What shoes are good for achilles pain? Also, what features in the design of those shoes make them good for achilles problems?
What shoes are good for achilles pain? Also, what features in the design of those shoes make them good for achilles problems?
Short term relief - higher heel to toe drop. You can either totally switch shoes, or just cut a piece of styrofoam that fits in the heel of your shoe. Put it under the insole to raise your heel up a little.
Long term- do your eccentrics, stretching, keeping it loose, etc.
And don't wear shoes that are too soft or squishy, especially in the heel area.
Agree with both. When foot is plantar flexed, achilles is relaxed. High heel to toe drop or insert half a gel insole under heel.
Really big deck wrote:
Agree with both. When foot is plantar flexed, achilles is relaxed. High heel to toe drop or insert half a gel insole under heel.
And when it became a habit, your achilles tendons have shortened and you can't run with a proper form anymore...don't forget to ditch the styrofoam like a jamin once you're healed.